When a ground state electron in an atom moves to an excited state, the electron

June 2023 NY Regents Chemistry Exam

4 When a ground state electron in an atom moves to an excited state, the electron

(1) absorbs energy as it moves to a higher energy state

(2) absorbs energy as it moves to a lower energy state

(3) releases energy as it moves to a higher energy state

(4) releases energy as it moves to a lower energy state

Solution: When an electron moves from a lower to a higher energy level (excited means higher), it absorbs energy.

Answer: 1

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